Have you seen the BLEU HORSES OF MONTANA?

June 16, 2020

I stumbled upon this website and originally, thought the horses were real because the photo was from far away… which is exactly the point! From far away, atop a hill in Three Forks, Montana – the horses look real.

They look real!

Click here to go to the Artists’ website. His name is Jim Doland.

BUT THEY ARE METAL SCULPTURES!

The artist is Jim Doland. Click here to go to his website.

Artist statement:

The Bleu Horses

Grouped on a hilltop overlooking Highway 287, Jim Dolan’s 39 horse sculptures survey the land, each seemingly aware of each other, moving and not moving, vigilant and brave against the wind, sun and snow. They are his gift to the people of Montana, a way of giving back to a place that has supported his art for so many years.

Although the horses stand eight feet tall from the shoulders, they look as natural as a herd of wild horses. Banded together in small gatherings, just the way horses naturally socialize, it takes a second glance to realize they’re not living, breathing animals. That’s because Dolan understands perspective. He understands horses. And he understands how creating Blue Horses will add to the natural beauty of the area.

This installation was a long time in coming. Dolan planned it for years before finding the right place and the right time to bring it fruition. It was a stroke of luck that Dolan stopped by Wheat Montana, where he spoke with owner Dean Folkvord about his frustration about finding the right place to put his sculpture. Right then and there, Folkvord offered Kamp Hill. Again, a significant act giving that only increases the intent of the piece.

In this tribute Dolan hopes to inspire others to give back – to their communities, their towns and their state.

Click image to go to website

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